WATCH: Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" Gets New Animated Music Video

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"Redemption" music video

Bob Marley will turn 75 tomorrow. In loving memory, his family, Universal Music and Island Records will host "Marley75," a year-long celebration of the late reggae legend's legacy. The first installment is a newly animated video for "Redemption Song" in honor of the song's 40th year anniversary. 

Created by French artists Octave Marsal and Theo De Gueltzl, the animation utilizes nearly 3,000 original drawings that depict Marley's message of empowerment.

"From the history of slavery and Jamaica, Rastafarian culture, legacy of prophets (Haile Selassie the 1st, Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X), as well as Bob's personal life, we take the audience on a journey through allegories and representations," the artists shared in a statement. 

Released in October 1980, "Redemption Song" is a powerful acoustic anthem that remains "as relevant now as it was then," shared Cedella Marley, daughter of Bob. "I think [the video] came out amazing. We went through this six-month process with Octave and Theo going through it page by page, us looking at stuff and approving it all. When I watch it, it still gives me goosebumps.”

Marley’s sons Ziggy and Stephen will also continue celebrating their father's birthday with a Bob Marley Celebration at the BeachLife Festival at Redondo Beach in California from May 1st through 3rd.

Watch the full video below. 

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